DDC polls: Groom prefers to vote first, keeps bride and guests waiting
Jammu: Stating the casting a vote is above all other responsibilities, a groom preferred to exercise his right to vote first and kept the bride waiting at a marriage function in Udhampur district on Tuesday. Notably, Udhampur also figured in the areas where the second round of DDC polls was held on Tuesday. Karan Singh […]
At Panzinara voters que up to ensure ‘right’ candidates win
Say development only reason for voters to choose ballot
Srinagar: Panzinara area falling on the outskirts of Srinagar city had come alive on Tuesday as voters were heading for poll stations to cast their votes. The voters who were enthusiastically participating in the polls said that the development was the only reason for elderly as well as the young men to turn up at […]
Participating in election was must to avoid ‘Pakistani agent’ label: Mehbooba
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President and former chief minister, Mehbooba Mufti Tuesday said the ‘participation’ of regional mainstream political parties was a must to avoid being labeled as ‘Pakistani agents’. Mehbooba expressed ‘displeasure’ for allegedly being labeled as Pakistani agent, saying her late father and PDP founder, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed faced ‘social boycott’ for […]
Unknown gunmen fire at youth in Buchpora
Srinagar: Unknown gunmen fired at a youth in Buchpora, Soura area on Srinagar outskirts leaving him critically injured on Tuesday evening. Police officials said that unidentified gunmen fired at a youth identified as Nadeem Khan aged 24, a resident of Bilal Colony, Soura on Srinagar outskirts. “He was immediately shifted to SKIMS Soura, in a […]
Migratory birds at Hokersar facing risk as wetland runs dry
Budgam: The huge chunk of Hokersar wetland turning dry has put the migratory birds at great risk. Hokersar attracts millions of migratory birds every year including Tufted Ducks, Gadwalls, Mallards and other species who fly here from Siberia and other parts. Shabir Ahmad Gani, a villager from Budgam District, said that the dredging in the […]
Govt withdraws order regarding 30% hike on passenger fare
Srinagar: The government on Tuesday revoked its order regarding a 30 per cent hike on the authorized fare, which was imposed in wake of seating capacity of Stage Carriage passenger vehicles due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. An order vide number, issued by Commissioner Secretary to the Government, Hirdesh Kumar, reads: “Sanction is hereby accorded to […]
Three drug peddlers arrested
Srinagar: Police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested here drug peddlers in Srinagar and recovered contraband substance from their possession. As per a statement issued here a spokesman said that officers from Police Station Rainawari intercepted a vehicle bearing registration number JK01AJ-6547 with three persons on board. “They have been identified as Iqram Bulbul son […]
Div Com reviews status of work process on major road projects
Stresses on speedy shifting, realignment of public utilities
Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Tuesday chaired a meeting of officers to take stock of the work process about various ongoing road projects in Kashmir. The meeting, among others was attended by DC Srinagar, DC Kulgam, ADCs and ACRs from other districts, representatives from RAMKY, BRO, Beacon and other concerned agencies and departments […]
KU-TAS to launch up-skilling programme for JK students
VC Prof Talat chairs meeting to chalk out modalities
Srinagar: Vice-Chancellor of University of Kashmir Prof Talat Ahmad Tuesday chaired a meeting to chalk out modalities for a collaborative upskilling initiative aimed to impart training to J&K students to help increase their employability in the ever-changing job market. The career counselling initiative will be taken up in association with Tata Advanced Systems (TAS) Hyderabad […]
GMC Jammu celebrates World AIDS Day
Blood donation camp organised, cycle rally flagged off
JAMMU: In connection with observance of World AIDS Day, Financial Commissioner Health and Medical Education, Atal Dulloo, Tuesday flagged off cycle rally from GMC Jammu here to create awareness among the masses. The cycle rally was organised by J&K AIDS Control Society in collaboration with Jammu Hill Cyclists, Rotary Club Jammu and Jammu Cyclist. The […]
